Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has inaugurated a legislative complex named after Dr. Maryam Babangida, at Oshimili South local government council, Asaba.
The complex, built by the chairman of the council, Dr Kelvin Ezenyili, was in recognition of the pioneering role she played in the empowerment of rural women in the country.
The governor, in view of its pivotal role in grassroots development, local government administration remained an integral part of the nation’s democracy.
He said that laws made by the local government legislative arms were necessary for the growth and development of communities, adding that his administration had continued to collaborate with local government councils for the development of the state.
“The legislative arm is very important in any democracy. Unfortunately, our democracy is still growing as a nation. But, I believe that with this edifice that is here, the legislators will know that they have a role in the local government council.
“And, I hope that the by-laws that they would pass, coupled with other functions, would enable Oshimili South to grow beyond what we have at the moment. As the local government council that hosts the seat of power, the council has a way of collaborating with the state government, hence I had to hand over the Ogbeogonogo market to the council, even though it was built by the state.”
Okowa, who pointed out that Asaba as a capital territory was becoming the fastest growing in terms of developments across the nation, said “our efforts at peace-building have helped in the development of Asaba and our brothers from the South East are finding a lot of comfort here.
In his welcome remarks, Ezenyili had said that the legislative chamber was conceived and built by the council to provide a conducive working environment for councillors in the local government area.
